The Benefit of Renting a Car When You Travel

30th July 2018

One of the best parts of travelling is seeing the world in a whole new light, finding new ways to see everything you’ve ever dreamed of. It’s no secret that travelling far and wide reduces your resources for getting around, if you’re flying, you can’t take your car with you and so have to rely on public transport to get around.

That’s why, it may always be a good idea to rent a car when you travel anywhere, it couldn’t be easier to do either with a growing number of companies and travel agents offering packages that include car rental in the price of a holiday. So, next time you’re planning to travel and aren’t taking a road trip straight from your home, consider renting a car or a van for ease of movement and affordability.

Take a look at just some of the reasons renting a car on holiday is a good idea:

Insurance Cover

If you’re renting a car from a reputable firm, then insurance and breakdown cover should be included in the cost of rental. Having this cover can save you from having to file your own car accident blame claim using an attorney like The Walthew Law Firm.

The insurance usually covers most anticipated accidents when driving, provided you aren’t at fault and aren’t drunk, on drugs or driving recklessly, as these can invalidate your insurance.

Whatever company you decide to go with, read the insurance clauses carefully and ask for anything you don’t understand to be explained so that you know exactly what it is you’re getting yourself into.

Freedom of Travel

If you don’t have a car as a way of travel when you’re abroad, you can end up feeling trapped by the notion of relying on public transport to explore a country that you’re so excited to see.

The west has a very developed public transport system, where you can get pretty much anywhere you want to go with little difficulty. Other countries are as lucky, with less than efficient travel networks that make it difficult – if not, even, impossible to get to many places without paying over the odds for a private hire taxi.

Having a rental car at your disposal allows you to experience on-the-fly exploration that you simply aren’t offered when you rely on public transport in a foreign country.

Save Money

If there is a few of you all travelling together, renting a car can be a great way to save money on onward travel once you get off the plane. After all, you have probably spent a small fortune getting to where you are and to have to pay even more just to get around a beautiful country feels wrong somehow!

How many of you rent a car when you go on holiday? Do you find it a lot easier to enjoy yourself when you know you have the freedom of a car at your disposal? Leave a comment with the companies you use to rent a car when you go on holiday.

Robert Darnell

I’m Robert, the Grey Wanderer. After over 50 years in business, it was time for me to hang up my boots and enter the world of retirement. With so much time on my hands I decided to indulge in the two things I love most, writing and travel and so the Grey Wanderer was born.
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